Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Macduff
£138
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Macduff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.5% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £180 | £138.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £138 vs £180.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £138.06)
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£138.06 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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